Quest for the Best Podcast

Girl Scout Cookies. Did you know that there are two separate bakeries that make these little snacks? And depending on where you live, you will either have Little Brownie Bakery or ABC Bakery. (Map below) So let’s see which one is better, shall we?Donate to the podcast here!

So many flavors of chips out there, it seems like every time you go to the grocery store, there are tons of new flavors to try. So today we are trying 5 different chip flavors!Which chips are we trying today?Trader Joe’s Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips Chili and LimeLay’s All DressedDoritos Late Night Loaded TacoTaki’s Buckin’ RanchSun Chips Black Bean Southwestern QuesoWho is on this quest?Nate, his beef is multiplyingRandi, sweet, tangy, savoryMatt, woah woah woahAmy, goodbye cheese dipWe are a value-4-value podcast. Please donate!

Are you ready to try some new soda flavors? Today we have three new flavors of pop to try. Carbonated beverages are usually not very good on this show, for some reason. So hopefully these three will pull us out of our soda slump Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!Donate to our podcast!What are we trying today?Dr. Pepper BlackberryCoca Cola Orange Cream7up Tropical

It doesn’t matter if it is the hottest longest day of the year, or it is the coldest, snowiest, most horrible day of the year. Anytime is a good time for ice cream. Especially if you have Tillamook in your freezer.Today we are trying the Limited Edition Apple Crisp Tillamook Ice Cream.As you know, we are on the value-for-value model of podcasting here. No paid subscriptions (unless you want to). You can donate any amount. Whatever value you get out of this podcast, give it back. Help us keep this amazing content coming.Donate here!

It is time to try another fast food chain!We have been to many pizza places, taco places, burger joints, and sub chains. Today we are headed to a chicken place…Chick-Fil-A!If you haven’t, you can always donate now, or you can share, share, share!

Anyone who knows me knows that I have a weak spot when it comes to popcorn. When Matt and I go to the theater, I easily finish the giant tub of corn before the movie starts, and then get a refill on my way out of the theater as well. So buttery, so delicious.Now, flavored popcorn other than butter? Meh. So Let’s see if Cousin Willie’s can impress with this hot popcorn.Donate to our show!

Here comes Easter!Last year we tried Easter Jelly Beans. And let’s just say, overall we were not impressed. Maybe Easter gummies will treat us better? Let’s find out.Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!

*gasp* Oh my gosh! Another new Oreo?!?! *gasp*Today we are trying out the limited edition Post Malone OreosHelp us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!

Who is ready to eat some more chips!? We have five different kinds/flavors to try.Let’s go!!Which chips are we trying today?Fiesta Twists - Salsa VerdeFiesta Twists - Cinnamon ChurroRed Quinoa Chia Tortilla ChipsDoritos Golden SirachaDoritos Collisions Tangy Pickle and Cool RanchWho is on this quest?Kris, potty mouth.Casaundra, cannot be trusted with a bag of chips.Matt, has a chip on his shoulder.Amy, did I already say that?Don't forget to donate to our show here!

Picture it. You are a kid and the 3:00 bell rings at school. You grab your bag and run out, ready for your short trek home. 10 minutes later and you are at home, opening the fridge or the cupboard, searching for your after school snack.Will it be Little Debbie Zebra Cakes?Will it be a bowl of Captain Crunch?Wait… I know… a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!But now there is an alternative! The new Skippy Wafer Bars! Let’s see if they are any good!Without your support, this podcast would not be a thing. Thank you so much for subscribing and following our show. Whether it is on this site, or on your favorite podcast app. Thank you! Also… please share our podcast with your family, friends, enemies, whoever. Just share it on your social media accounts or by word of mouth. Help us get a bit of a following. We love doing this and are hoping it will catch on.Also, feel free to donate to our show to help us out on our growing grocery bill.Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!

Ready for a jaw workout?Today we are trying Hi-Chew!Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer moniesWhich Hi-Chew are we trying today?FantasyRainbow SherbetBlue HawaiiBlue RaspberryPlus Fruit Orange/TangerineRed apple/Strawberry Who is on this summery quest?Nate, welcome to my drinking game.Randi, Give it to me baby!Matt, goats in space!Amy, bless you.

When you go to the grocery store and hit up the frozen section, you sure can find a lot of snack type foods. But what always draws me in… after the ice cream… is the pizza. But sometimes you just need a little bit of pizza, not the whole thing. Well, today we are trying little bits of pizza, in the form of various pizza pockets, or sticks, or rolls, whatever. Are you new to Quest for the Best?Thanks for joining us! We always love to have new listeners. This is a value-4-value podcast, which means we do not get ad money, we do not get revenue from any source. We rely on our lovely questers to support us in bringing you the tastiest and most incredible content in the podcast universe. So if you have a few bucks, please donate to Quest for the Best!Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!

t’s breakfast time at Quest for the Best, so let’s try a childhood breakfast staple… Eggo Waffles!Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate!

Chicken and Waffles, Pigs-n-Taters, and Soda Pop. What do these three things have in common?Chocolate, of course!But first…Without your support, this podcast would not be a thing. Thank you so much for subscribing and following our show. Whether it is on this site, or on your favorite podcast app. Thank you! Also… please share our podcast with your family, friends, enemies, whoever. Just share it on your social media accounts or by word of mouth. Help us get a bit of a following. We love doing this and are hoping it will catch on.Also, feel free to donate to our show to help us out on our growing grocery bill.Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!

Pringles. They are trying something new and they are called Pringles Mingles. Will they live up to the quality of the original Pringles products? Let’s find out.But first…Without your support, this podcast would not be a thing. Thank you so much for subscribing and following our show. Whether it is on this site, or on your favorite podcast app. Thank you! Also… please share our podcast with your family, friends, enemies, whoever. Just share it on your social media accounts or by word of mouth. Help us get a bit of a following. We love doing this and are hoping it will catch on.Also, feel free to donate to our show to help us out on our growing grocery bill.

We have tried a lot of variations of Coca-Cola. We have tried Root beers and Orange Cream Soda. But today we have the limited edition Shirley Temple 7up.Support our show!

Snack Pack. The yummy little dish of pudding that nobody can resist. Well, at least when you are a kid. So let’s see if any adults like these as much as the kid in the room… our special guest, Audra!Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these! Donate!

Today we continue on our Quest to find a winning fast food pizza chain with a battle between Marco’s Pizza and Godfather’s pizza. Who will win this prestigious battle?Which menu items will we be trying?Ham and Pepperoni PizzaBreadsticksGarlic Parmesan WingsWho is joining this battle?Alan, bonjour.Cody, howdy. Matt, hey there.Amy, hello.Please consider donating any amount to our show. It helps us purchase food and keep the podcast going. Become a producer of the show by donating!

Today we have some new products to try out. Some people love them, some people compare them to edible plastic. What am I talking about? Twizzlers of course! But not just any Twizzlers. We have the new Twizzlers Gummies, and the Twizzlers Sweet and Sour Filled Twists. And how many more times can I say Twizzlers in this paragraph? TWIZZLERS!But first…Without your support, this podcast would not be a thing. Thank you so much for subscribing and following our show. Whether it is on this site, or on your favorite podcast app. Thank you! Also… please share our podcast with your family, friends, enemies, whoever. Just share it on your social media accounts or by word of mouth. Help us get a bit of a following. We love doing this and are hoping it will catch on.Also, feel free to donate to our show to help us out on our growing grocery bill.Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!

Just in time for Thanksgiving (or a day late I suppose…) Pumpkin Pie M&Ms and Peanut Butter and Jelly M&Ms! I wonder if these will live up to the hype?But first…Without your support, this podcast would not be a thing. Thank you so much for subscribing and following our show. Whether it is on this site, or on your favorite podcast app. Thank you! Also… please share our podcast with your family, friends, enemies, whoever. Just share it on your social media accounts or by word of mouth. Help us get a bit of a following. We love doing this and are hoping it will catch on.Also, feel free to donate to our show to help us out on our growing grocery bill.Help us sustain our podcast with a donation. Please and thanks!

Who doesn’t love a good chip? Potato chips, corn chips, whatever Funyuns are made out of… I grew up in a chip loving family and am always excited to try out new flavors. So which ones are we trying today?Which chips are we trying today?Doritos Baja Fiery MangoLay’s Midwest Inspired Fried Pickles with RanchDoritos Blazing Buffalo RanchFunyun Steakhouse OnionWho is on this quest?Kris, hey ya, Matt!Matt, hey ya, Amy!Amy, hey ya, Kris!And of course, our producers! We couldn't do this without you! Anyone can become a producer by donating to our show.Donate to Quest for the Best

Today we are putting America’s #1 cookie to the test. Well… at least a handful of limited edition flavors that came out this summer. So, grab a glass of milk, and get ready. Which Oreos are we trying today?Dirt CakeSour Patch KidsCoca ColaChurroMint ChipWho is on this quest?Kris, are these expired?Matt, where’s my silly straw?Amy, get ready!And of course, our subscribers! Thanks to our small, yet coveted group. We appreciate the support. You too can be a subscribed Quester. Do it!Donate to our show!

Whelp, Kit Kat is trying to get in on the Halloween game with their limited edition Ghost Toast. Will it be any good? Let’s find out.Would you like to donate to the show? You can become a producer by donating any amount. We appreciate the support! Not able to donate? Share our podcast! Help us get the word out!DONATE!

We are back in the studio!After a crap ton of rain this spring, the studio found itself under a bunch of water. So Matt and I have spent the whole summer refinishing things in our basement, including new floors, so we could get the podcast running again. So here we are! (And let’s just keep our fingers crossed when it comes to the 5+ inches of rain we could get this week)And to kick off this incredible milestone, we have a limited edition food to try out… The Krabby Patty Meal from Wendy’s! Before we chow down….We have a new producer to Quest for the Best. Let’s hear it for Bev Roth! Woohoo! We really really appreciate the support! Hurray! We really can only keep this going with support from our listeners. For some of you, that may come in the form of a monetary donation, which we really appreciate. For others, you may decide to share a link to the show on your social media accounts or just share via word of mouth. WE CAN’T SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH to all of you. We have a lot of fun making this show, but get a lot of pleasure out of hearing that you all enjoy it too. So if you haven’t, you can always donate now, or you can share, share, share!DonateWhich menu items will we be trying?The Krabby Patty Meal, which comes with the Krabby Patty burger, fries, and a pineapple frosty.Bonus… Saucy Nugs!Who is joining this fast food battle?Kris, putting the K in Krabby, and Kris.Matt, back in the studio!Amy, holding it together.And of course, thanks to our subscribers who are helping us build this small but excellent podcast! We appreciate the support!

We are back at the Iowa State Fair. We are about to end this experience on a little slice of heaven…This is part 7 of our Iowa State Fair experience.And while you won’t be able to try these food with us this year, NEXT YEAR you will know exactly what to eat, and what not to eat, if you head over to Des Moines.I also wanted to let everyone know, studio episodes are right around the corner! We are getting close to finished on our studio, and we are excited to sit down and get back to our roots.There has never been a better time to donate to our show. Help us get back on our feet, if you can. Any amount. Whatever value you get from us, send it back.DONATE!What are we trying today?!Iowa State Fair’s Bauder’s Peppermint BarSo pop in your earbuds, turn up the volume, and get ready for some snacking.Thanks for joining us!

We are back at the Iowa State Fair. I hope you are hungry!This is part 6 of our Iowa State Fair experience.And while you won’t be able to try these food with us this year, NEXT YEAR you will know exactly what to eat, and what not to eat, if you head over to Des Moines.There has never been a better time to donate to our show. Any amount. Whatever value you get from us, send it back.DONATEWhat are we trying today?!Iowa State Fair’s Chicken and Waffle on a Stick!No history on the podcast today, but if you are interested in reading up on the Iowa State Fair, then check out their website! https://www.iowastatefair.org/about/history-museumSo pop in your earbuds, turn up the volume, and get ready for some snacking.Thanks for joining us!

We are back at the Iowa State Fair, where if you can’t find something to eat, you aren’t very hungry.This is part 5 of our Iowa State Fair experience.And while you won’t be able to try these food with us this year, NEXT YEAR you will know exactly what to eat, and what not to eat, if you head over to Des Moines.I also wanted to let everyone know, studio episodes are right around the corner! We are getting close to finished on our studio, and we are excited to sit down and get back to our roots.There has never been a better time to donate to our show. Help us get back on our feet, if you can. Any amount. Whatever value you get from us, send it back.DONATE!What are we trying today?!Iowa State Fair’s Garlic Ranch Pickle Pizza!No history on the podcast today, but if you are interested in reading up on the Iowa State Fair, then check out their website! https://www.iowastatefair.org/about/history-museumSo pop in your earbuds, turn up the volume, and get ready for some snacking.Thanks for joining us!

Welcome to the Iowa State Fair, where every food experience is a gamble!This is part 4 of our Iowa State Fair experience.And while you won’t be able to try these food with us this year, NEXT YEAR you will know exactly what to eat, and what not to eat, if you head over to Des Moines.I also wanted to let everyone know, studio episodes are right around the corner! We are getting close to finished on our studio, and we are excited to sit down and get back to our roots.There has never been a better time to donate to our show. Help us get back on our feet, if you can. Any amount. Whatever value you get from us, send it back.DONATE!What are we trying today?!Iowa State Fair’s Cool Ranch Deep Fried Pickles.No history on the podcast today, but if you are interested in reading up on the Iowa State Fair, then check out their website! https://www.iowastatefair.org/about/history-museumSo pop in your earbuds, turn up the volume, and get ready for some snacking.Thanks for joining us!

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Iowa State Fair, where everything is fried and everyone is happy!This is part 3 of our Iowa State Fair experience.There has never been a better time to donate to our show. Help us get back on our feet, if you can. Any amount. Whatever value you get from us, send it back.Donate!What are we trying today?!Iowa State Fair’s Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Roll!No history on the podcast today, but if you are interested in reading up on the Iowa State Fair, then check out their website! https://www.iowastatefair.org/about/history-museumSo pop in your earbuds, turn up the volume, and get ready for some snacking.Thanks for joining us!

We are back at the Iowa State Fair, where the sun is out, the air is thick with the smells of fried foods, and the most popular vehicle is the motorized scooter!This is part 2 of our Iowa State Fair experience. And while you won’t be able to try these food with us this year, NEXT YEAR you will know exactly what to eat, and what not to eat, if you head over to Des Moines.I also wanted to let everyone know, studio episodes are right around the corner! We are getting close to finished on our studio, and we are excited to sit down and get back to our roots.There has never been a better time to donate to our show. Help us get back on our feet, if you can. Any amount. Whatever value you get from us, send it back.https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

Picture it. Mid-August. The sun is out, not a cloud in the sky. The temperature is reaching the low 90s. You have your tank top on, you are rocking some shorts. You slather on the sunblock. You have a day ahead of you filled with weird fried foods, lots of walking, and a lot of great people watching.Where is this place?The Iowa State Fair, of course!And that is where we have headed for the next handful of episodes. We want to get the true Iowa experience. And while you won’t be able to try these food with us this year, NEXT YEAR you will know exactly what to eat, and what not to eat, if you head over to Des Moines.There has never been a better time to donate to our show. Help us get back on our feet, if you can. Any amount. Whatever value you get from us, send it back.Donate!What are we trying today?!Iowa State Fair’s Miller’s Mini DonutsNo history on the podcast today, but if you are interested in reading up on the Iowa State Fair, then check out their website! https://www.iowastatefair.org/about/history-museumSo pop in your earbuds, turn up the volume, and get ready for some snacking.Thanks for joining us!

We’re baaaaack!Sort of.Thanks to all our listeners for their patience and encouragement as we work through the struggles of our flooded podcast studio! Who knew a lot of rain could cause such a pain in my ass? Unfortunately, we are NOT back in the studio. Finding a contractor to do an epoxy floor has been quite difficult, annoying, or downright expensive. So for now, we are taking our podcast on the road! And for today’s episode, you get to hear us test out our new mic system.It is not as great of audio as you are accustomed to when it comes to Quest for the Best. But hey, it works for now.There has never been a better time to donate to our show. Help us get back on our feet, if you can. Any amount. Whatever value you get from us, send it back. Donate!What are we trying today?!Werther’s Blissful Bites!So pop in your earbuds, turn up the volume, and get ready for some snacking.Thanks for joining us!

With all the options of grocery stores, it is time to try some place that is unlike any other. Is it Hy-Vee? Nope.Fareway?Nope.Aldi?Getting closer….Today we are trying out snacks from Trader Joe’s!DONATE TO OUR PODCAST! HELP US BRING YOU DELICIOUS CONTENT!https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

In a world full of dipping sauces, it can be hard to decide which one you want to go with. Ketchup, ranch, honey mustard… the list goes on. But there is one sauce… yes, one sauce… that reigns supreme. One sauce that goes with anything. One sauce that has a kick that keeps you coming back for more… Yes, folks. That sauce is BBQ sauce.Are you new to Quest for the Best? Thanks for joining us! We always love to have new listeners. This is a value-4-value podcast, which means we do not get ad money, we do not get revenue from any source. We rely on our lovely questers to support us in bringing you the tastiest and most incredible content in the podcast universe. So if you have a few bucks, please donate to Quest for the Best!https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

Let’s try something new today!New to Quest for the Best, but it is highly unlikely that they are new to you.Today we are trying Pillsbury refrigerated doughs.We are asking you to donate money to our show. Any amount. Whatever value you get out of this, send it back to us! Please and thanks!https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

“Napoleon! Gimme some of your tots.”“No! Go and find your own.”“Come on! Gimme some of your tots!”“No! I’m freaking starved! I didn’t get to eat anything today!”kicks tots“Gross! Freaking idiot!”Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these! Donate yer monies.https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

Think back to when you were a kid. What were some foods that you ate for lunch? Maybe you enjoyed a PB&J. Maybe you think of the square pizza from the lunch line at school. If you are a millennial or younger, you might just think of a Lunchable. And today we are going to be brave and try this… um… can you even call this food? Let’s find out!https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

Today is not normal.This month has not been normal.We have some upsetting news from Quest for the Best… Our studio was flooded out. After a shit ton of rain, our podcast studio found itself with a lot of water. Fortunately, equipment was removed as we realized what was happening, so our mics, most of our furniture, and that sort of thing was salvaged. What didn’t make it was the carpet and tile, some of the foam paneling for the walls, and a bit of my sanity.It has been a tough week.So what does this mean for the future of Quest for the Best?Luckily, we have a few episodes that need to be edited yet, so we will not have a hiatus quite yet. I believe we have two or three on the back burner. One was supposed to come out today, but I got kinda bummed out during the editing process, thinking about the mess we have, and decided to pull it out next week.So this week, enjoy a compilation of our wonderful commercials.But I also need to add…There has NEVER been a better time to donate to Quest for the Best.There has NEVER been a better time to share your favorite episode.We need YOUR help. This is a value for value podcast. We do not make money off ads. We do not have sponsors. We only have our listeners, and our future listeners. So please share, share, share!If you already have donated, we want to THANK YOU! Your support is amazing and it will help us out in times like these. You rock, you are amazing, we love you.So, as always, thanks for joining us today. It is always great. And until next week… STAY SANE OUT THERE!https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

Summer is right around the corner and as the weather heats up, everyone is going to be looking for something to quench their thirst. We have tried a lot of different sodas on this podcast, and unfortunately not many really do well. Will grape soda fair any better than orange cream soda, or lemon lime sodas, root beer, or cola? Let’s find out!https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

There are so many snacks out there for a person to try out. You got your chocolates. You got your crackers. You got your cookies. You got your nuts. You got your fruit snacks…. But the best snack out there is none of these. The best snack out there is popcorn.Now, popcorn comes in many different flavors, varieties, and even ways to cook. Today we are going for the quick to grab, easy to pop, microwave popcorn.And out of the brands we have, we will find out which one reigns supreme on today’s episode of Quest for the Best.If you have it in your heart, consider becoming a producer of our wonderful Quest for the Best podcast! By becoming a producer, you are helping us with the production costs of our show (this doesn’t happen with nothing!). We really appreciate your support!https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

There are so so so so many varieties of ice creams out there. When you go to the grocery store, it can sometimes be overwhelming on what to get. But today, we decided to single out a single brand, Ben & Jerry’s to see if their top 5 selling flavors are really up to snuff.https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

What do a bowl of soup, a meat and cheese tray, and staying home sick watching The Price is Right all have in common?Crackers of course!Today we dive into the diverse and rich world of crackers. While most might not consider crackers to be diverse, or rich, today we will show you that even with just six different crackers, we have a huge range of flavor, texture, and opinions.https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

Picture it. The year is 3000. What do you see?What do you smell?What do you taste?Well we are about to find out the last question with Y3000 Coke.https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

You have your pickle fans out there. You have your jelly bean fans out there. But are there any pickle flavored jelly bean fans out there? Though I highly doubt it, but if you do indeed know someone who is a fan, share this episode with them!https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

While the majority of people probably think of coffee when they imagine a morning beverage, the rest of us probably think of orange juice. Orange juice is a great way to start your day. Refreshing, delicious, nice and cold. Yummy.But which brand of OJ is the best?That is exactly what we are going to find out on today’s episode of Quest for the Best.If you have it in your heart, consider becoming a producer of our wonderful Quest for the Best podcast! By becoming a producer, you are helping us with the production costs of our show (this doesn’t happen with nothing!). We really appreciate your support!https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

Who doesn’t love a good food truck?The variety. The freshness. The wonderful smells as you walk by. I love going to farmers markets, or festivals, wherever, and you see all these food options, and you want to try a little of everything. So good.Well, Pringles has 4 new flavors that are reminiscent of the types of food you could find in a food truck. And we are here for it.https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

We have another Oreo to try out today! The limited edition Space Dunk Oreo. Now these little cookies have a… twist. (Hardy har har)The Space Dunk Oreos have popping candy in the frosting! Sounds like a good one for the kids. But will four grown ass adults like this treat as well? Let’s find out.https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

I think we can all say that the best Doritos are Cool Ranch, followed by Nacho Cheese. After that, who cares. But maybe, just maybe, Doritos has a new flavor that can knock everything else out of the park. Let’s find out if these Ultimate Cheddar Doritos can do just that.But first…Without your support, this podcast would not be a thing. Thank you so much for subscribing and following our show. Whether it is on this site, or on your favorite podcast app. Thank you! Also… please share our podcast with your family, friends, enemies, whoever. Just share it on your social media accounts or by word of mouth. Help us get a bit of a following. We love doing this and are hoping it will catch on.Also, feel free to donate to our show to help us out on our growing grocery bill.https://buy.stripe.com/4gwbIX7t30df7dKcMM

Ramen.When that word is spoken, thousands upon thousands of millennials think about being back in college, stocking up on the cheapest food out there. A packet of Ramen, a bit of water, and you are set. Why waste money on food, after all?Today we are trying eight different flavors of Ramen.If you have it in your heart, consider becoming a producer of our wonderful Quest for the Best podcast! By becoming a producer, you are helping us with the production costs of our show (this doesn&#8217;t happen with nothing!). We really appreciate your support! Help us sustain our podcast and keep us trying foods like these!Donate yer moniesWhich Ramen flavors are we trying today?ChickenShrimp PorkCreamy ChickenLime Chili ShrimpRoast ChickenSoy SauceBeefWho is on this brothy quest?Kris, basic ramen girl.Nate, forced to be here.Matt, a shrimp boy.Amy, good vibes.And of course, our subscribers! Thanks to our small, yet coveted group. We appreciate the support. You too can join us on this food journey. All you need to do is&#8230; SUBSCRIBE!Subscribe nowThe History of RamenWhat if I told you Ramen is not just the cheap block of noodles with seasoning packets that you have been eating on the cheap for years. Would you be surprised?&nbsp;Ramen actually has a robust and flavorful history.And that history starts sometime in the 17th century when the wheat noodles associated with Ramen were brought to Japan by Chinese immigrants. The immigrants would enjoy these noodles with pork and vegetables.&nbsp;After years of perfecting and enjoying the dish, in 1910, the first ramen restaurant would open in Japan, serving the dish to Tokyo diners. The popularity of ramen grew quite quickly.. Then in 1923, the Great Kanto Earthquake destroyed Japan&#8217;s inland and coastal areas, including Tokyo, where most ramen chefs were concentrated. The earthquake dislocated these chefs, and they moved to different regions, which helped diversify the food into what different cultures enjoyed.During World War II, food shortages led the Japanese government to ban &#8220;luxury foods&#8221;, ramen being among the banned. The U.S. feared these shortages might alienate the population and lead them into communism, so the import of American wheat into Japan began. As soon as wheat was available again, the demand for ramen soared, and food stands started popping up, selling the inexpensive food to the hungry people of Japan.During and after this time, seeing hungry people struggling, hungry, and waiting for food, Japanese-Taiwanese businessman Momofuku Ando started working on a way to get the food out quickly to the masses. He wanted something that could be stored on the shelves for months, and prepared in the matter of minutes. Alas, the ramen noodle known by college students all over was created.&nbsp; In 1958, the first instant ramen was introduced and by 1971, Ando created Cup Noodles.The Results**SPOILER ALERT!**Listen to the episode first if you do not want the results revealed to you yet!Subscribe now8th/7th Place (tie!): BeefAmy - 2Kris - 4Matt - 5Nate - 4&#8220;Voted most likely to be disappointing.&#8221; - Kris8th/7th Place (tie!): Soy SauceAmy - 3Kris - 3Matt - 4Nate - 5<img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb942562a-0a1f-4213-b69f-9ab0d38d802d_5148x5156.jpeg" width="1456" height="1458" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b942562a-0a1f-4213-b69f-9ab0d38d802d_5148x5156.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1458,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:1414283,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb942562a-0a1f-4213-b69f-9ab0d38d802d_5148x5156.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb942562a-0a1f-4213-b69f-9ab0d38d802d_5148x5156.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb942562a-0a1f-4213-b69f-9ab0d38d802d_5148x5156.jpeg 1272w,…